Ironclad freight pact to end railroad concessions after February
Rail industry officials report a new ironclad agreement limiting concessions and commissions to stop favored treatment for business. The measure, tied to a Western routes consolidation, aims to keep rates uniform and curb extra transportation costs while pressuring rival lines to match published tariffs. The plan, supported by executive offices, targets passenger and freight carriers and could reshape transcontinental traffic and line profitability.
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Posenger Offoe
Banta Pe
Mitlive
Jeck Island
Tramic
Wenterh Todds
Adbreied Lapis
Turardiem
Lancer
Farhead
Siaireaelnas
Setting Tires on Lecemstive Whowls In Prewar Draft
Fragmented OCR describes a mechanical process of installing steel bands on wheels and testing under heat and water to ensure the tires seat properly. It mentions wheels, tubes, and the need for steady pressure and alignment during the operation.
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Lecemstive
Joint Trackage Plan Ties Deaver Colorado Springs Roads
A proposed trackage plan would standardize tracks on routes between Deaver and Colorado Springs, affecting main lines and feeder roads. The initiative highlights Rio Grandy and Up Santi Fe routes as focal points, with implications for freight movements and railroad coordination between the two cities.
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Deaver
Colorado Springs
Humeew
Rio Grandy
Up Santi Fe
Up Granite
Santa Fe
Rail consolidation rumors threaten Santa Fe and joint lines
A leaked report claims a plan to consolidate the Santa Fe with rival lines to create a common trunk route to Denver. Analysts say the move could raise costs and disrupt service, potentially harming key segments and prompting officials to explore a shared tracks arrangement.
Palaces on Wheels Rock Island Adds Parlor Cars
Rock Island extends service between Chicago and Des Moines with newly completed Pullman built parlor cars. The cars feature mahogany paneling redwood ornamentation and Columbia Wilton carpets. Wide windows bronze ceiling decor and comfortable smoking and retiring rooms emphasize luxury and generous space.
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Rock Island
Chicago
Des Moines
Des Moinen
Pullman
Oltre Lareen
Columbia Wilton
Rome
Rica
Tennessee
Feeding Employes Luncheon Policy Confirmed by Northwestern
Chicago Jan. For some time it has been considered advisable to abandon free luncheons for Northwestern road employees in the city due to space and accommodation limits. General Manager Gardner says the custom will continue. About 700 employees receive a free luncheon daily, costing the road about 476m per day, based on 11 cents per meal, with meals served in a large basement dining room at the Lake street and Fifth avenue offices. The arrangement saves employees time by eating at the work building, offsetting the cost to the company.
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Chicago
Welien
Vlot
Tf Pound
Gardner
Juncheon Tree
Negligence case at interochain waterway trial noted
Meaward Turner faces charges after a collision near the Interochain Waterway. Proceedings discuss implied intent and the authority of Puebla’s judge in a complex legal process.
Santa Fe After It Tour Discusses Colorado Route Links
A damaged post frontier note describes a 3 A party visiting Santa Fe to discuss railroad routes. Talks reference connections between the Denver Rio Grande and Santa Fe lines, possible through connections with the Short Line, and expectations of through service to shorten current timetables. Unclear names and dates are present in the fragment.
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Tio Grande Jarrow
Denver
Additios
Deriver
E Springs
Ilo Cratide
Banta Fy
Colorado —& Floutharn
Colorado Midland
Hock
Miscouri Pacific
Golor Ihnin
Sanus Fe
Morsover
Parker
Chas
Dyer Ue
Santa Ib Thie
Maki
Colorado
Levine
Binet
Duyiver
Rio Grande
Grande
Parker Surprised as He Reflects Popularity with Newton Railroaders
A fragmented notice recounts Mr Parker's unexpected display of popularity among the Newton railroad workers, with a ceremonial delegation and remarks by authorities about his suitability for a supervisory role. The piece hints at a planned mid division leadership search and a public reception surrounding Parker.
Local donors honor Mrs Parker with gifts at ceremony
Mr Parker and Mr Saunders with donors presented Mrs Parker with a testimonial and a similar memento after a bond of friendship, amid expressive remarks. Mrs Parker, overwhelmed, could not respond as the gathering continued with a social tour. Mr Parker will lead the western division beginning February 1.
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Parker
Coats
Tyviteu
Saunders
Baker
Bridge Span Removed From Rock Island Line Structure
A south span of the Rock Island rail bridge was removed under Gen. J. Bishop supervision. The operation required careful support work, temporary connections, and staged dismantling to avoid unsafe conditions, with pieces stored at Herington for reuse. About 7 teams and 12 workers clear the bank area for reclamation and yard placement south of Topeka.
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Rock Island
Gen. J. Bishop
Hook Island
Angie
Howpven
Harper
Herington
Raitisas
Brider
Engineer Goodwin Brown Dies After Brain Trouble
Hutchinson Kansas January 2 Goodwin Brown veteran Santa Fe railroad engineer died after a long illness caused by brain softening. He parted from the service of the company due to his condition and had been with the road for many years.
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Englooer Brown
Hutchinson
Knn
Goodwin Brown
Santa Fe Road
Wis
Railroad Gross Earnings Increase Across Weeks
The United States investors report that gross earnings of 31 railroads for the third week in January totaled 4,948.09 dollars, up from 2,588,297 dollars for the same week in 1894, an increase of 472,908 dollars. Twenty five roads show gains and five show losses with one change. Since January 1 roads earned 11,?50,?737, rising by 1,117,658 over the 11,490,205 for the prior year.
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United States
Conscience Money For Unjust Insurance Payoff
Hutchinson, Jan 30 C L Vaughan of Vaughan Fontron insurance received a deed to a Nebraska farm to credit Phoenix Insurance. The donor demanded value received and secrecy. Phoenix had paid $2,000 for a burned store years earlier, a payment the writer says was wrong. The case is one of rare tardy justice.
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Hutchinson
Jan
C. L. Vaughan
Vaughan-Fontron Insurance
Nebraska
Phoenix Insurance Company
Kaness
Phoeniz Insurance Company
Joss
Mooster Train Hauls Massive Load Across Plains
A record heavy train left Cheyenne Wyoming bound for Sidney Nebraska 100 miles east carrying eight cars and 3639 tons or 7288000 pounds. It was pulled by a single locomotive crewed by Archer Hill and made the trip without incident in remarkably short time given the load.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Sliney
Neb
Archer Hill
Santa Fe Locals Report Shop Changes and Transfers
Switch engine No 2200 with the diamond stack was broken in restoration by Engineer Besler and Fireman Linden. Jesse Gavitt master mechanic of the Santa Po at Newton visited the shops yesterday. P B Ross of the paint shop visited for the best time in about ten weeks. Geo Ward, formerly in the shops, returns to the city and joins the coach trimming department. Engineer Pete Anderson and Firemen McKengie and Holt placed on the extra board due to reduced business. Wm Hayes in the tank department returns after a brief layoff due to sickness. Engine No W301 lagged with wood as jacket installation proceeds. Robert Christy resigns from the carpenter shop to enter the U S Army, likely headed to the Philippines.
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Linden
Jesse Gavitt
Santa Po
Newton
P. B. Ross
IL Geo. Ward
Pete Anderson
McKengie and
Holt
Wm. Hayes
Robert Christy
United States Army
Philippines
Fireman W P Arnold Sent To Hospital After Illness
From Las Vegas comes a report on Fireman W P Arnold of Raton who has been dangerously ill for weeks with pneumonia. He was taken to La Atta Thelee Hospital with a capacity of 600 tons, about Halk utlad. Ten days will likely be required for recovery as family and associates assist. Ex-Conductor W J Sandofer, formerly employed in Grover, traveled from the City of Mexicn seeking treatment after work travel. The Albuquerqie-Fl Paen run era saw changes as a ticket holder sought care after a long journey, with surgical procedures ongoing.
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Raton
Witck
Pheutonas Waa
Laatta
Thelee Hotie Nera
Calurasdo
W. J. Sandofer
Groer
Dierrer
Mexicn
ST Akennsk
GEL Dekicomty
Siten
Any Ceremony Will Do Washington Jas 20
Secretary Root arrived from Manila with a copy of the marriage law. The document outlines required forms and insists Catholic marriages in the Philippines be recognized, with a ceremony and certificate attested by a priest or rector.
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Washington
Jas
Root
Manila
Cate
Woman Seeks Divorce After Abusive Marriage in Wellington
Mrs Flora Cranney files for divorce from W C Cranney a Scotsman who misrepresented wealth and life in Kansas. She endured squalid conditions in a shack on a farm, a child dies after their return to Pennsylvania, and he later imprisoned her and assaulted her with furniture and threats. He owns 120 acres and a half interest in 80 acres of wheat. court hears temporary alimony and injunction to preserve property.
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Father and sons charged with bootlegging in Mapleton
Three Mapleton men, George, Jesse, and Beverly Miller, father and sons, were arrested at their home by Constables Taylor and Jordan and brought to Fort sentt on a state warrant issued by County Attorney Sheppard. They pleaded not guilty in city court, trial set for today, and were bound over on $400 appearance bonds. This marks Mapleton’s first arrest for selling liquor.
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Oy County
Sheppard
Taylor
Jord Gan
Mrresind Goorge
Jesse
Beverly Miller
Mapleton
Hanoi
Titte Village
Traveling Men Escape Quarantine Clamps Down
Independence Kans Jan reports quarantine by the Kansas State Board of Health against Indian Territory traders disrupts travel. About twenty commercial travelers slipped through last Saturday, while others entering territory towns found themselves confined until the quarantine was lifted. One man arriving tonight avoided capture by a narrow margin.
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Independence
Jan
Kansas State Board
Knights of the Grip
Cincinnati Man Faces Long Quarantine Trek
A Cincinnati house representative traveled through Wagoner on Wednesday forced to walk sixty miles for transport. Another traveler with five large trucks left them in an Oklahoma town to reach the state. He walked many miles and rode in farmers wagons for over 190 minutes, arriving yesterday. He plans to return home on the midnight train until smallpox quarantines are lifted. Many others report similar ordeals.
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Cincinnati
Oklahoma
Theoush
Elopement of T. G. Freeman's Fifteen Year Old Daughter
Wichita reports T C Freeman seeking his missing daughter who eloped with Fred Allison from near Chandler Oklahoma. Freeman, tearful, says she was the only child and insists on finding her. He describes Allison as a tin horn gambler and laments the daughter's sudden departure two weeks ago.
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Wichita
T. C. Freeman
Fred Allison
Chandler
An Freeman
Alison
Ailixen
Grace
Silver Heist Hits Altoona Bank Nine Miles East
Early Sunday morning a traveling gang robbed the Citizens’ bank bunter of Altoona nine miles east of Fredonia. They bored the vault outer wall with nitro- glycerine leaving the cash box intact. Deputy Sheriff McCray reported $720 in silver stolen from one of Wilson county’s six depository funds.
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Fredonia
Bunter
Altoona
Here
McCray
Wilson County
Fatal shooting cuts life of Olsburg youth
Leaverworth Jan 3 reports the death of Grey Gillette a 21 year old son of a lumber merchant from Olsburg Kas He was playing with his cousin Mary Stuart 17 while they examined revolvers for trading when the girl’s pistol discharged a bullet hit Gillette in the chest and killed him He had married six months earlier.
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Leaverwrarth
Grey Gillette
Olsburg
Kas
Mire Mary Stuart
Gillette
Miss Stuart
Queer Place for Liquor Raid by W T U
The McPherson W T U continued their search for liquor today and raided a meat market but found no liquor on the premises. They announced funds to pay detectives and hired an attorney to pursue evidence.
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The
McPherson W
T. U
Merherson
Wichita Firm Sues City For Holding Street Fair
Local merchants Sewell and Dake sue the city for 4000 in damages claiming an October street fair caused loss of frontage business. The filing notes the county attorney benefits only from convictions and mentions plans to form a grand jury to bolster efforts.
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Wichita
City
Sewell & Dake
Independence Cotton Mill Steadily Expanding Output
Independence Jan 30 The Independence cotton mill employs about 50 hands with a 160 dollar weekly payroll. The plant reports strong demand for its product and plans to buy more machinery in the east to boost output. Pensions for Kansans in Washington list various grants and increases, with multiple names and amounts. Trove of local mischief recounts thieves driving off hogs, corn, and other items from several nearby farms and yards, with no leads.
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ShynLeie
Haney
James Dancer
Billy
Edwin Brown
James Cox
Havana
Caney
World Threshing Record Highlighted in Marion Star
The Marion Daily Star features the threshing outlet of HW Filck and Hert Sweney from McPherson County, noted for breaking the world threshing record last fall. The Star also offers commentary on the achievement.
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Marion Daily Star
HW Ht
Filck
Hert Sweney
McPherson County
The
Star
Threshing unit sale cited by McPherson Republica
The record notes purchase of a Leader sixteen horsepower engine end and forty by sixty separator with a Parsons automatic Hawk eye folder from Western Supply at McPherson. It claims the 1800 season yielded 2210 bushels of Turkey wheat, with machine adjustments described as moving the employee and threshing from thirty three stock, calling it the best cocord ever made by a threshing outfit in the world.
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Western Supply Company
McPherson
McPherson Republica
Second Term at Kansas University Opens with Enrollment Rise
Lawrence January 30 The second term of the 14th year at Kansas University began Monday with a large increase in enrollment. Total for the term reached 1,000, about 100 more than any prior term. Attendance may reach 1,200. Registration started this morning but regular classes will take about a week to begin. New students have arrived daily, helping the university absorb the early term surge.
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K U. Lawrence
Kansas University
Oil as Fuel Used at Sedan Mill in Kansas
Ol for fuel effort reports in Coffeyville and Sedan, Kansas. The Sedan mill uses crude oil from an abandoned local well hauled in tanks, claiming cheaper and better performance than coal. Diphtheria prompts school-board meeting in McPherson to extend sessions and tighten precautions, with under twenty cases in town.
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Coffeyville
Jan
Kansas
Sedan
Sheriffs to Meet at Emporia
Emporia January meeting of the Sheriff association convenes Friday with officers John McCullom Chase County president and E A Daniels Howard County secretary out of office after current election. New officers to be elected and routine business to be addressed.
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Sheriff’ Association
Emporia
John McCullom
Chase County
A. Daniels
Howard County
Death of W. H. B. Sturtevant in Nemoha County
W J Sturtevant aged 75 years, longtime resident of Nemoha County, died January 90. He served in Company B, Independent Battalion of Minnesota Cavalry during the war and left a widow.
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Sturtevant Kelly
W. J. Sturtevant
Mokt
Nemoha County
Dowd
Compansy B
Misnenota Cavalry
Death of Fredonia Pioneer Fredonim
After lingering illness William Stivers died here Monday. Born 1813, he moved from Kansas in 287 and served as probate judge in Wilson County for six consecutive terms. A longtime visitor to Tipton counties, his death ends a 30 year tenure in local public service.
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Fredonim
William Stivers
Wey
Tipton
Kansan
Wilson County
Postoffice site bid in Independence Kan accepted
The postmaster general has accepted the Dunkin and Guernsey proposal to erect a building on Myrtle Street between Penn Avenue and Eighth Street for a post office at Independence Kansas for a term of unspecified duration.
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Independence
Kan
Washington
Gener| Hes
Dunkin & Guernsey
Myrtle Street
Penn Avenue
Eighth Street
Ince Kan
Allen Drug Company War Closes Chattel Mortgage
Great Bend news notes the Allen Drug company’s mortgage case concluding in court. Joe Bruskman holds the favored chattel mortgage, marking the city’s oldest drug house’s long history since 1312 when it began business.
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Pailore
Great Bend
Allen Drug Company
Joe Bruskman
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